In the wake of anti-trans backlash and boycotts of brands like Bud Light and Target, we've seen organizations roll back LGBTQ support in fear of reputational damage and financial impact. This panel will be a dialogue between queer scholars, researchers, practitioners and social media influencers, to discuss the socio-political landscape of contemporary brand engagement in societal issues pertaining to a range of LGBTQ questions.
Programming descriptions are generated by participants and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of SXSW.
E. Ciszek
University of Texas at Austin
Shawnie Hawkins
Human Rights Campaign
Amy Litt
CMI Media Group